Photocopier News & Advice

New Offices in Lincoln

Friday, 03 November 2017 10:56

Exciting times ahead are ahead at Digitech Business Equipment. On Thursday 9th November we will be relocating to new premises in Lincoln, with over 5000 square foot of office and warehousing space. Our existing offices in Gainsborough will remain open for the foreseeable future, and will become a secondary base for our logistical and telesales operations. After months of hard work and development, the new offices will offer huge benefits to our team and loyal customers.

New Performance Copiers

Friday, 30 June 2017 10:59

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce the launch of two new high performance photocopiers, the MX-6580N and MX-7580N, replacing discontinued models. These new copiers are high performance A3 colour models designed for the high end office environments that require professional finishing, sophisticated workflow and high productivity. Capable of speeds up to 65 and 75 pages per minute in colour and black and white, these copiers deliver high document quality, flexibility and enhanced reliability.

A Happier Office

Tuesday, 23 May 2017 07:46

Research from Sharp reveals that over two thirds of office workers feel frustrated in the office. A survey of 6,000 office workers identified technology in the workplace as one key factor to this frustration, with just over half of respondents saying it is restrictive and limiting. As a business, it really does make sense to ensure that the technology in your office is simple to use, effective and helps your workforce to be more productive and efficient.

Outsource or Insource Your Printing?

Tuesday, 31 January 2017 10:56

If your business is looking for ways to save money on printing insource printing with a Sharp MFP can help you. Finding the right tools for the right job can save you both time and money. Whilst outsourcing may be ideal for some, your company should take a closer look at insourcing those all important print jobs. This blog looks at the benefits of insourcing and explores what's best for your business.

Choosing a Business Copier

Friday, 21 October 2016 09:18

If your business is looking to purchase a new A3 copier printer, the likelihood is you’ll want to buy a colour device. Research from analysts IDC suggests that by 2020 some 85 per cent of A3 office copiers purchased in Europe will be colour as opposed to monochrome. This trend is being driven by decreasing running costs, as well as the expectations of higher quality for end-users.

New A3 Colour Copiers

Friday, 30 September 2016 14:35

Sharp has recently introduced four new high speed photocopier models to complete its refreshed A3 colour lineup. The MX series now includes thirteen copiers from 30 to 60ppm, with the latest additions offering the same flexible workflows and easy-to-use functions common to the whole range, plus the ability to handle higher volume print, copy and scan jobs quickly and efficiently.

Reducing Environmental Impact

Wednesday, 31 August 2016 14:18

Sharp have long been at the cutting-edge of design and innovation. As a company, they have also taken great strides in reducing energy consumption of the photocopiers and MFP's they create. One of the ways they do this is through their membership of EuroVAPrint, a self-regulatory initiative that aims to reduce the environmental footprint of imaging equipment.

New A3 Colour Copiers

Tuesday, 12 July 2016 13:27

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce the launch of three new reversing single pass feeder photocopiers, the MX-3060N, MX-3560N and MX-4060N. These new models combine benefits such as an out-of-the-box pull printing solution, easy conversion of scanned documents into searchable files and a human motion sensor for quicker warm-up times.

Speed Up Your Sharp Copier

Friday, 20 May 2016 10:28

There are steps you can take with your Sharp copier to make it run faster, with the added bonus of benefitting your business. Have you ever wished the copier printer in your office was a bit quicker? From that last minute report, to the hard copy you need mid-meeting, to the urgent letter that needs to be at the post office, there are times when you want your copier to work as fast as it can.

Sharp Introduces 3 New MFPs

Wednesday, 03 February 2016 14:41

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce a totally new colour A3 MFP series from Sharp. The launch of the new products will be phased throughout 2016, with the introduction of the first three new models from the 1st February 2016, the MX-4070N, MX-3570N and MX-3070N. The new MX series will radically simplify Sharp’s print portfolio, replacing three different A3 ranges with one common unit design.

Protecting Critical Information

Tuesday, 24 November 2015 15:24

There is a cyclical problem occurring in businesses worldwide. Employees want to use collaborative tools to help with their workflow. Companies are not providing them with these tools so they are turning to so-called freemium products such as Dropbox and Google Drive to share and collaborate documents.

Sharp MX-C301W Copier

Wednesday, 17 September 2014 12:50

We've recently updated our website with a new photocopier from Sharp. The MX-C301W combines one of the smallest footprints in the industry with various useful features normally found on upper segment and A3 products. With all the essential copy, print, scan and fax features rolled into a compact, small and stylish unit, this eco-friendly performance model is the right choice to boost your business and enchance productivity levels.

Christmas Opening Hours

Tuesday, 19 December 2017 12:14

Digitech Business Equipment would like to wish website visitors and all of our customers past, present and future a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our office will be open as normal until Friday 22nd December 2017, closing at 1pm, with the following cover available over the festive period.

Sharp Cloud Portal Office

Wednesday, 28 May 2014 14:54

Sharp’s Cloud Portal Office is mobilising the modern workforce, no longer restricting their work activity to the confines of the physical office. But businesses considering using Sharp’s Cloud Portal Office may be wondering how secure it is. If the physical boundaries of the office have been removed how can they be sure confidential data will remain confidential in the virtual world?

New Sharp Copier

Sunday, 08 December 2013 13:52

We've recently updated our website with a new photocopier from Sharp. The MX-C300W is a 4-in-1 colour copier that offers a host of productivity and functionality features. With its powerful print, copy, scan and fax capabilities, it is ideal for handling the everyday workflow demands of any small workgroup.

BLI Awards for Sharp Copiers

Wednesday, 16 October 2013 14:11

Digitech Business Equipment and Sharp are very pleased to announce that Buyers Laboratory (BLI), the worlds leading independent evaluator of document imaging and solutions, have bestowed awards for the Sharp MX-7040N & MX-M904.

Demonstrating exceptional performance, the MX-7040N attained the BLI's award for outstanding 61 to 73 PPM A3 colour MFP. With completely customisable home screens, real-time scan previews and initiative drivers, the MX-7040N is designed with the end user in mind.

Sharp Photocopier End of Lease Feature

Monday, 25 March 2013 15:42

The latest photocopiers from Digitech now feature Sharp’s latest addition to its industry leading security platform, an End of Lease security feature.

At the push of a button, this feature erases all personal and confidential information stored on the copier, essentially restoring the MFP to virtually the same condition as when it first left the factory floor.

Sharpdesk Mobile Update

Thursday, 14 February 2013 13:47

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce an enhancement to the popular Sharpdesk Mobile App. A new version is now available which adds many of the features you have been requesting over the past few months.

New features include the ability to scan documents into folders, rotate document previews using multi-touch gestures, along with improved print setting support and error reporting.

Wireless MFP Connectivity with New Sharp Adapter

Tuesday, 30 October 2012 15:11

Digitech are pleased to announce the availability of a new wireless data adapter for a growing number of Sharp photocopiers.

Designed to high international standards, the easy to use data adaptor enables the connection of a Sharp MFP to a wireless local area network. The adaptor supports all the standard wireless security protocols for safety of your data and peace of mind.

New Mobile App from Sharp

Thursday, 03 May 2012 12:23

Digitech BE and Sharp are excited to announce the launch of Sharpdesk Mobile. Designed for the Apple iPad and iPhone, this new app is available from today for free. Future variants of the app will also support the Android and tablet platforms.

Sharpdesk Mobile allows for easy scanning from and printing to Sharp's award winning range of photocopiers using WiFi connectivity. In response to the growing use of mobile devices Sharp offers this cutting edge design allowing the movement of documents to and from these new exciting platforms and for the sharing of these documents with other installed apps.

Photocopiers and the Cost Saving

Tuesday, 10 January 2012 15:51

For many of us, the current financial climate has forced us to take a long hard look at our business and it's efficiencies in dealing with cost control. A change of attitudes and behaviour towards conserving the environment and rebalancing the ecosystem has also made us more conscious of our impact on the environment.

For many businesses the purchase of an important office utility such as a photocopier may seem a daunting investment, but the benefits of owning or leasing such devices are wide ranging. In conjunction with cost control software, our photocopiers and MFD's could significantly reduce your organisations total cost of ownership, with some examples demonstrating savings of up to 66%.

Connect with Digitech

Mobile Friendly Website

Friday, 29 September 2017 12:22

We are proud to announce that our website is now mobile friendly. We know how busy everyone is nowadays, which is why we’ve been working on improving our website to allow you to use it easily from your mobile, tablet or computer. From viewing our latest copier models to requesting a service call, accessing our website on the go has never been easier. The number of people visiting our site on phones has been rising steadily for years, and currently about 30 percent of our visitors enter on a mobile device.

Environmentally Conscious

Friday, 09 June 2017 13:09

Creating a multifunction printer for the office that anybody can use, is packed with features, and improves productivity is no easy task. Creating all of these in one environmentally conscious package is even harder. Despite the challenge, Sharp have managed to achieve this with their latest range of multifunction copier printers. In this blog we explore their innovative approach to saving energy, earning their copiers the respected Energy Star label.

Mobile Printing to Future Proof Your Workplace

Wednesday, 26 April 2017 07:11

Did you know that the Sharp MX3050 to MX6070 Phoenix & Griffin ranges have a wealth of mobile print features now built-in to the product. As standard these models offer Apple iOS AirPrint support, Mopria Printing for Android devices, Google Cloud Print, Sharpdesk Mobile Print and many more. Take advantage of these flexible mobile print solutions and introduce mobile printing to your workplace.

Improve Your Workflow

Tuesday, 08 November 2016 11:56

Although most businesses have tried to reduce the amount of paper they use, as much as 80 per cent of document processes still rely on paper in some form. This dependence on paper is an issue for business of all sizes and industries, but can often have the largest impact on small and medium sized businesses. Searching for and accessing paper documents is enormously time consuming and frustrating, hampering growth and productivity.

Unlock Business Potencial

Tuesday, 04 October 2016 10:43

As the holiday season comes to a close, Sharp announces research which shows the average UK office worker wastes at least 21 days each year due to slow or inefficient technology. The biggest time drain reported was searching for files on a server, 23 minutes per day, thanks to poor search tools. Other routine time wasters include using the printer and copier, seven minutes spent daily.

Join Our Team

Thursday, 01 September 2016 14:11

Exciting times are ahead at Digitech Business Equipment. We will soon be expanding and relocating to new premises. With this in mind, we are always looking for dedicated and talented people to join our team. Whether you're a technician, a telesales superstar, or a recent graduate looking to start your career in a busy environment, get in touch and tell us what you can bring to the game.

Charity Cycle Ride

Wednesday, 27 July 2016 08:39

Members of the team at Digitech Business Equipment recently competed in the annual Castle to Coast to Castle cycle ride, a 100 mile charity cycle across Lincolnshire in aid of the MS Society, St Barnabas Hospice and Cyclists Fighting Cancer. The ride was established in 2011 as a way to get more people cycling, raise some money for charity and have some fun.

Get More From Your Copier

Thursday, 26 May 2016 08:50

Besides printing, the new Sharp range of colour MFP's can do so much more. To help you become more productive and efficient in the office, the latest Sharp MFP's pack in a range of cost-cutting, timesaving and easy-to-use features. So that you can discover how the new Sharp copier range can help you and your business, Sharp have put together the handy video below, walking you through the key features.

Sharp Launches New A3 Copiers

Tuesday, 22 March 2016 14:00

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce the launch of three new MX Essential A3 colour photocopiers, completing a refresh of its A3 line up. The MX-4050N, MX-3550N and MX-3050N provide an affordable print, copy and scan solution, with optional upgrades to allow for changing business needs. Available in 40, 35 and 30ppm these new models combine high quality and speed with practicality.

New Sharp Mono Copier

Tuesday, 01 December 2015 14:29

We've recently updated our website with a new photocopier range from Sharp. The MX-M356N offers the fastest print speed in the range at up to 35ppm to save time on large print jobs, and is network ready as standard, so everyone can connect straight away. All MX models offer the flexibility of different configurations. For example, the standard 1,100 paper capacity can be increased to 2,100 if the department takes on more staff.

New Sharp MFPs

Thursday, 04 June 2015 12:43

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce the launch of two new high performance black and white multifunction printers, providing powerful multitasking workflow features and exceptional image quality. The MX-M654N and MX-M754N can print at speeds up to 75 pages per minute.

Dyslexic Users

Monday, 02 June 2014 17:04

Did you know that Sharp's photocopiers, printers and MFP's are user friendly for those with Dyslexia? The control panels on MX range photocopiers allow you to customise background colours. This may seem trivial to some, but has a huge benefit for some users, including those with Dyslexia. This is a great additional benefit and can be important for many organisations, especially within the education and support sectors.

Christmas Opening Hours

Monday, 20 December 2010 11:32

Digitech Business Equipment would like to wish website visitors and all of our customers past, present and future a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our office will be open as normal until Friday 23rd December 2016, closing at 1pm, with the following cover available over the festive period.

Sharp MX-C300P Printer

Sunday, 30 March 2014 13:55

We've recently updated our website with a new printer from Sharp. The MX-C300P is a colour network printer designed to be compact and powerful, bringing performance and productivity directly to individuals or small workgroups. With all the essential print features rolled into a compact and stylish unit, this eco-friendly yet outstanding performance model is the right choice to boost your business.

Desktop MFPs

Thursday, 09 January 2014 12:09

Sharp has recently launched two compact A4 colour photocopiers to meet demand for a reliable, affordable desktop solution for small workgroups of up to five people. The desire of businesses to conserve energy, resources and reduce print costs is as strong as ever. But not at any price.

Apple AirPrint

Monday, 05 August 2013 15:34

Digitech and Sharp are pleased to announce that during September 2013, our most popular MFP range will include Apple AirPrint as standard at no extra cost. Before this date, a free firmware update is also available to make your copier AirPrint compatible.

Range and Page Updates

Thursday, 28 February 2013 13:12

We have recently updated our website with two new photocopiers from Sharp.
The MX-C312 and MX-2640N replace discontinued models and both feature large multi-touch screens for ease of use.
Find out more about these affordable new models in our colour photocopiers section.

In other news, we've expanded our photocopier product sections to give you more information about each model. Each photocopier now has its own page, with photo gallery, specifications and key features.

Sharp SimplifyScan

Monday, 25 June 2012 23:15

Digitech BE are pleased to announce the launch of a new powerful scanning product to complement our existing range of document management solutions.

SimplifyScan provides a range of connectivity options to allow your Sharp photocopier to connect to sophisticated business systems, allowing users to scan quickly and easily into their corporate document management, archival and retrieval systems.

SimplifyScan is easy to install and use and provides connections into business management systems such as:

Beat The Post

Friday, 06 April 2012 14:32

Since the government’s announcement to allow the Post office to increase their prices, Digitech have seen a significant increase in customers using the scanning facilities on their photocopiers. We have also spoken to 12 companies over the past week who were all considering the added advantages of scanning and emailing.

Nearly all our products are now sold as network printers and most have the ability to network scan. What makes our products viable is the speed and ease of the process. Scanning directly to email is seamless and free! It’s a natural progression.